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Paper commonly said to be full of fake news? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tissue

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'paper' is the definition.
(I know that tissue is a type of paper)

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(Other definitions for tissue that I've seen before include "Web; fabric" , "load of lies?" , "Fine soft paper" , "Basic structural element of an animal or plant" , "full of lies?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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